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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,443.07, 551,164.41 and 114,745.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,443.07, 551,164.41 and 114,745.22 is: 172,117.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,443.07 : 551,164.41 = 114,745.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,443.07/551,164.41 = 114,745.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,443.07x = 551,164.41 × 114,745.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,443.07x = 63,243,479,840.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,243,479,840.37/367,443.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,117.76

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